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Debt is a part of running your business, but how you manage that debt can make a big difference. Did you know you could save money on your bank loans by having banks compete for debt you already have? We show you how! Save Money on Your Bank Loans Whether ... Read More

You may have one, two or even three locations and still not qualify for discounts when you purchase food and supplies. And no one wants to buy in bulk just to save a few pennies. Save money on center food costs by working with a purchasing group or childcare specific ... Read More

The childcare industry and your geographic area set expectations for what wage you can pay and the benefits offered, but did you know you can have more control in this area? You can save money on childcare payroll services as well as how you provide necessary trainings as a part of ... Read More

Childcare employee turnover and productivity are the kinds of challenges that the independent childcare owner struggle with every day and need support for. Staff retention has a direct impact on your bottom line. With training as such a large part of the childcare and early learning industry, what are you ... Read More

Childcare business owners and their employees can benefit from a well-designed work-life balance program. When companies provide work-life balance services, employee turn-over decreases, while recruitment and job performance improve. Family-friendly policies also improve your organization’s public image. We know you juggle multiple challenges, including retaining a well-trained, productive, high-quality workforce. ... Read More

Are you prepared for a Department of Labor audit? Did you know the average penalty paid to the DOL is $157,000? Many of us in the childcare business cannot afford a penalty of any kind, let alone a fee as high as that. You are constantly looking to save money ... Read More

Paying inflated fees for lawyers and CPAs to answer day-to-day HR and staffing questions is a very quick way to decrease your profit margins and prevent you from saving money with your childcare business. What if you could access expert HR professionals at costs much lower? We show you how ... Read More

How to best onboard new employees at your childcare center. Blended learning refers to using multiple strategies to transfer knowledge. In this case, we are referring to using an e-learning training model with a mentor or coach to train new childcare employees. For the childcare industry, it’s very important that ... Read More

Attract talented teachers from the very beginning of the recruitment process. Does your process for hiring new teachers make a good impression on candidates? Are they getting a good sense of what they can expect from you if they were to become an employee with your company? It’s easy for ... Read More

In most industries, the interviewer is able to ask a potential candidate a standard list of questions about their experience that will provide a glimpse into who they might be as an employee. However, in industries like childcare, the interviewing model must shift to encompass a wider range of insights ... Read More

For parents, choosing the best childcare facility for their children can be an overwhelming and stressful process.  Parents want to know that their children are receiving the best care possible and that the time that their children spend at the facility will be productive. Although location and cost are big ... Read More

Companies with a strong coaching culture tend to have more employee engagement and higher revenue growth than companies that do not, according to a 2014 survey by the International Coach Federation. Not only are outdated management techniques less impactful to your bottom line, but they also cultivate a climate of ... Read More

You got into the childcare business because you wanted to make a difference. But lately, bookkeeping, registration, communication, keeping records… it’s all taking so much of your time and attention.   Here are some of the best ways to utilize technology in your childcare center, so that you can get ... Read More

When your childcare center is mentioned, how do people respond? What are their first thoughts, and how do they describe your brand to others? Knowing your center’s current brand reputation and understanding how you can maintain a positive reputation is critical to long term success. What is Brand Reputation? Brand ... Read More